This CPD activity is sponsored by Reckitt. All content is the true, accurate and independent opinion of the speakers and the views expressed are entirely their own.[/caption]
Sources: Australasian College of Pharmacy. Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists. Queensland Health. Queensland Community Pharmacy Gastro-oesophageal Reflux and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease – Clinical Practice Guideline. NSW Health. NSW Pharmacist Practice Standards for gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.[/caption]
Dr Ming S Soh PhD, BPharm (Hons)[/caption]
Tragic case leads to error reporting mechanism recommendation
After medicines were delivered to the wrong person, the coroner has recommended a new safety measure to curb inadvertent errors.
PBS-backed esketamine rolls out for depression with S8 controls
Esketamine will soon be funded for treatment-resistant depression, requiring pharmacists to adhere to strict supply and handling conditions.
Pancreatic cancer: a deadly disease in the elderly
A 74-year-old man who had been self-medicating with antacids for recurrent indigestion consulted his GP when symptoms persisted for three months. After assessment, his...
So you want to be a pharmacist prescriber?
This state just made pharmacist prescribing permanent, with others to follow. Here's what pharmacists need to know to embrace this new role.
Why is my PPI not working?
An analysis of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data in 2019 suggests that a reliance on PPIs for management of reflux symptoms remains.
Common antibiotics linked to life-changing psychiatric effects
The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert over a commonly used of broad-spectrum class of antibiotics.
